Private jet on the tarmac at dusk — JetSmarter compared with Aviation Privée

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JetSmarter, the independent alternative.

JetSmarter, the shared-flight subscription app, no longer operates independently. Here is the modern, independent option for the same desire for simplicity.

JetSmarter popularised the subscription app for shared flights and empty legs. The service no longer operates independently following its 2019 absorption into the Vista group. If you were looking for a JetSmarter review or alternative, on-demand private charter now offers the same simplicity, with no subscription and a whole flight to yourself.

Side by side

JetSmarter vs Aviation Privée

Criterion	JetSmarter	Aviation Privée
Status	No longer operating on its own (folded into the Vista group in 2019)	Independent platform, active
Model	Subscription to a shared-flight / empty-leg app	Full on-demand private charter, plus empty-leg access
Commitment	Annual subscription	None — you pay per flight
Safety floor	—	ARGUS Gold / Wyvern Wingman floor on every flight
Pricing	—	Firm all-in quote within 60 minutes
Market	English-language base	French-language service
Best for	Wanted simple shared flights	Wants a whole private flight, no subscription

From shared flights to private

Shared flights promised low prices by filling seats; in practice availability and privacy were limited. An empty leg on private charter offers a comparable discount — up to a steep cut on a repositioning — while keeping the whole aircraft to you. For a set route, on-demand charter guarantees the time and the aircraft.

Our approach

Aviation Privée is an independent, active platform with no fleet of its own: we compare ARGUS Gold and Wyvern Wingman certified operators for each flight. Firm all-in quote within sixty minutes, French-language concierge.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions.

Does JetSmarter still exist?

JetSmarter no longer operates as an independent service: the company was taken over by the Vista group in 2019 and its activities were folded into other offerings. If you were after the JetSmarter experience — simple booking, empty-leg deals — on-demand private charter replaces it today, with no subscription, a whole aircraft reserved for you, and a firm quote within sixty minutes.

What is the JetSmarter alternative for empty legs?

Empty legs still exist, and directly on private charter: these are empty repositioning flights, offered at a steep discount when the date matches yours. Unlike a shared flight, you have the whole aircraft. Browse our available empty legs or set an alert on your route; every flight runs through a certified operator.

Are shared flights cheaper?

Shared flights showed low prices but at the cost of availability, privacy and flexibility. An empty leg on private charter offers a comparable saving while keeping the aircraft to you, and a full on-demand flight guarantees your schedule. Our advisors identify the most economical option for your date and route.

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